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A501 VBD

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,283 mi
Last recorded65,283 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 VBD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,283 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,283 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 65,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,861 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 60,269 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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A501 VBD is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A501 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A501 VBD registered?

A501 VBD is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A501 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A501 VBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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